CAT Gr10 Contents

Computers, part of your life
Grade 10
A textbook for
Computer Applications Technology
Sandra Jacobs Reinet Barnard Keith Gibson

Ellen Labuschagne Pam Macmillan Pam Miller Chris Noomé
Karin Stoffberg Ulza Wassermann
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Foreword
Dear learner
Congratulations!
You have made an incredibly wise and exciting choice in selecting Computer
Applications Technology (CAT) as a subject. You are going to develop skills
which you will be able to use for the rest of your life – irrespective of your
career path. The subject can even open up some career paths.
We’ve been involved in writing CAT textbooks for a number of years. As
teachers we have seen, first-hand, what works, and we have learned just
how to adapt and customise our material to best suit our customers – you,
the learner. We have left no stone unturned in smoothing the way for you, or
in tapping into the fun and enjoyment of the subject.
This book will support you and your teacher every step of the way. We know
that in three years’ time you will look back and say that CAT was one of the
best decisions you ever made!
The authors
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contents
Section 1
Page 1 System Technologies and Implications
Module Term
1.1 Introduction to computers...2 1
1.2 Software...17 1
1.3 Hardware...28 1
1.4 File management...43 1
1.5 ICT in perspective...57 1
1.6 Extended software concepts...65 2
1.7 Extended hardware concepts...74 2
1.8 The impact of ICT...91 4
Section 2
Page 99 Network and Internet Technologies
Module Term
2.1 Introducing networks...100 2
2.2 Network basics...106 3
2.3 The Internet and WWW...112 3
2.4 Electronic communication...125 3
2.5 Safe Internet use...141 3
Section 3
Page 153 Word Processing
Module Term
3.1 Start working with text...154 1
3.2 Formatting of pages and paragraphs...169 1
3.3 Editing...182 1
3.4 Adding graphics...195 1
3.5 Further formatting of pages and paragraphs...212 2
3.6 Tables...232 2
3.7 Columns, comments, protection and hyperlinks...254 3
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Section 4
Page 267 Spreadsheets
Module Term
4.1 Introduction to spreadsheets...268 2
4.2 Calculations...287 2
4.3 Analysing data...298 3
4.4 Charts...311 4
Section 5
Page 321 Presentations
Module Term
5.1 Creating and editing presentations...322 3
5.2 Effective presentations...337 3
Section 6
Page 343 Information Management
Module Term
6.1 A strategy for solving problems...344 2
6.2 Finding information...351 3
6.3 Using and processing information...358 4
6.4 Presenting solutions and information...364 4
Section 7
Page 369 Integrated Skills
Module Term
7.1 Working smarter...370 4
7.2 Practical problem solving...379 4
7.3 Case studies...387 4
Page 393 Index
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Table of contents
Section 1
System Technologies and Implications................................ 1
Module 1.1 Introduction to computers............................................ 2
Introduction..........................................................................................................................2
Hardware versus software ..................................................................................................2
How a computer works........................................................................................................3
Introduction to Windows......................................................................................................5
What happens when we save our work............................................................................. 11
Honing your keyboard skills..............................................................................................12
Test and improve your knowledge.....................................................................................14
Module 1.2 Software.................................................................. 17

Introduction........................................................................................................................17
Applications versus system software................................................................................17
The operating system........................................................................................................17
Application software..........................................................................................................22
Module 1.3 Hardware................................................................. 28

Introduction ......................................................................................................................28
Output................................................................................................................................32
Input .................................................................................................................................29
Storage .............................................................................................................................35
Environmental and health issues ....................................................................................37
Module 1.4 File management....................................................... 43

Introduction........................................................................................................................43
Windows Explorer.............................................................................................................43
The need to organise........................................................................................................45
Creating folders.................................................................................................................46
More about files.................................................................................................................46
Module 1.5 ICT in perspective.................................................... 57

Introduction........................................................................................................................57
Types of computers...........................................................................................................57
What is ICT?......................................................................................................................59
Ethical use of computers...................................................................................................62
Module 1.6 Extended software concepts..................................... 65

Introduction........................................................................................................................65
Stand alone versus integrated software............................................................................65
Licensing agreements.......................................................................................................66
Free software!...................................................................................................................67
System software................................................................................................................68
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Module 1.7 Extended hardware concepts...................................... 74
Introduction........................................................................................................................74
Input devices.....................................................................................................................74
Output devices..................................................................................................................81
Other devices....................................................................................................................82
Storage devices and media .............................................................................................83
Processing.........................................................................................................................85
Module 1.8 The impact of ICT...................................................... 91

How ICTs influence our lives and lifestyles.......................................................................91
Impact on home office.......................................................................................................93
Impact on education..........................................................................................................94
Computer criminals ..........................................................................................................95
Section 2
Network and Internet Technologies................................. 99
Module 2.1 Introducing networks...............................................100
What is a network?..........................................................................................................100
Advantages of networks .................................................................................................101
Disadvantages of having a network................................................................................103
Importance of networks...................................................................................................103
Test and improve your knowledge...................................................................................104
Module 2.2 Network basics .....................................................106

What is needed to connect?............................................................................................106
Types of small networks..................................................................................................108
Test and improve your knowledge................................................................................... 110
Module 2.3 The Internet and WWW............................................112

What is the Internet? ...................................................................................................... 112
What is needed to connect to the Internet?..................................................................... 113
The World Wide Web (WWW)......................................................................................... 114
Module 2.4 Electronic communication......................................... 125

Applications to facilitate e-communication.......................................................................125
Practical use of e-mail ....................................................................................................131
Netiquette........................................................................................................................135
Module 2.5 Safe Internet use....................................................141

Introduction......................................................................................................................141
Viruses.............................................................................................................................141
Computer worms.............................................................................................................143
Trojans.............................................................................................................................144
Spam...............................................................................................................................144
Hoaxes and scams..........................................................................................................144
Phishing...........................................................................................................................145
Pharming.........................................................................................................................146
E-mail spoofing................................................................................................................146
General guidelines..........................................................................................................147
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Section 3
Word Processing.........................................................153
Module 3.1 Start working with text............................................ 154
What is a word processor used for?................................................................................154
Meet the working environment........................................................................................155
How to work with files .....................................................................................................156
Creating a document ......................................................................................................159
Character formatting........................................................................................................162
Test and improve your knowledge and skills...................................................................165
Module 3.2 Formatting of pages and paragraphs.......................... 169

Basic page layout............................................................................................................169
Paragraph formatting.......................................................................................................171
Formatting with styles......................................................................................................176
Module 3.3 Editing.................................................................. 182

Copying, moving and deleting text..................................................................................182
Find and replace ............................................................................................................184
Checking of spelling .......................................................................................................186
Automatic editing options................................................................................................188
Rounding off spacing and punctuation marks.................................................................190
Module 3.4 Adding graphics...................................................... 195

Inserting pictures ............................................................................................................196
Inserting and formatting of drawing objects.....................................................................198
Drop Caps.......................................................................................................................203
Page layout and background...........................................................................................204
The use of SmartArt........................................................................................................206
Module 3.5 Further formatting of pages and paragraphs............... 212

Bullets and numbered lists..............................................................................................212
Tab stops.........................................................................................................................215
Indenting of paragraphs .................................................................................................221
Page header and page footer .........................................................................................224
Use of the soft Enter .......................................................................................................226
Module 3.6 Tables.................................................................. 232

Creating a basic table .....................................................................................................232
Inserting and removing rows and columns......................................................................238
Formatting tables ............................................................................................................239
Sorting and calculations..................................................................................................246
Change tables to text and text to tables..........................................................................248
Module 3.7 Columns, comments and protection and hyperlinks...... 254

Page layout with columns ...............................................................................................254
Hyphenation ...................................................................................................................258
Using comments .............................................................................................................259
Protecting a document ...................................................................................................260
Hyperlinks .......................................................................................................................261
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Section 4
Spreadsheets............................................................267
Module 4.1 Introduction to spreadsheets................................... 268
What is a spreadsheet? ..................................................................................................268
Basic functions................................................................................................................271
Inputting data...................................................................................................................273
Use of formatting ............................................................................................................274
More about types of data formats .................................................................................277
Effective input using Auto Fill...........................................................................................282
Module 4.2 Calculations.......................................................... 287

Introduction......................................................................................................................287
Formulas..........................................................................................................................287
Using cell references.......................................................................................................290
Making a printout.............................................................................................................291
Error messages in Excel.................................................................................................292
Test and improve your knowledge and skills ..................................................................295
Modle 4.3 Analysing data ........................................................ 298

Functions that can count.................................................................................................298
Other useful functions.....................................................................................................302
Sorting.............................................................................................................................303
Worksheets......................................................................................................................304
Introduction to charts.......................................................................................................307
Module 4.4 Charts...................................................................311

Types of charts................................................................................................................ 311
Creating charts................................................................................................................312
Printing and copying of charts.........................................................................................317
Section 5
Presentations.............................................................321
Module 5.1 Creating and editing presentations ........................... 322
Introduction .....................................................................................................................322
First acquaintance with a PowerPoint presentation........................................................322
How to create and edit a presentation.............................................................................324
Printing a presentation ...................................................................................................327
Navigation during a slide show........................................................................................329
Module 5.2 Effective presentations......................................... 337

Introduction .....................................................................................................................337
Factors to consider .........................................................................................................337
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Section 6
Information Management.............................................343
Module 6.1 A strategy for solving problems............................... 344
Introduction......................................................................................................................344
General problem solving.................................................................................................345
The role of questions.......................................................................................................346
Where does one find information?..................................................................................346
Module 6.2 Finding information................................................. 374

How to find information ...................................................................................................352
Determine what information you need.............................................................................352
Determine which sources you are going to use..............................................................355
Save data, facts and information that you find................................................................355
Module 6.3 Using and processing information............................. 358

Introduction......................................................................................................................358
Step 1: Sift the data and information ..............................................................................359
Step 2: Process the data and information ......................................................................360
Module 6.4 Presenting solutions and information........................ 363

Introduction......................................................................................................................363
Find your solution ...........................................................................................................364
Present your solution.......................................................................................................365
Section 7
Integrated Skills........................................................369
Module 7.1 Working smarter..................................................... 370
Integrating applications ..................................................................................................370
Templates........................................................................................................................373
Test and improve your knowledge ..................................................................................377
Module 7.2 Practical problem solving......................................... 379

Problem solving in application programs.........................................................................379
Problem solving with application programs.....................................................................384
Module 7.3 Case studies......................................................... 387

Introduction .....................................................................................................................387
Case study: Micro-farming ............................................................................................389
Case study: The Wannalearns .......................................................................................390
Case study: Wannalearns and networks ........................................................................391
Index........................................................................393

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Computers, part of your life

Sandra Jacobs Reinet Barnard Keith Gibson

Copyright strictly reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced

DTP, layout and design by Ronelle Oosthuizen

Printed by Intrepid Printers (Pty) Ltd - 7572

Page 393 Index

Module 1.2 Software.................................................................. 17

Module 1.3 Hardware................................................................. 28

Module 1.4 File management....................................................... 43

Module 1.5 ICT in perspective.................................................... 57

Module 1.6 Extended software concepts..................................... 65

Module 1.8 The impact of ICT...................................................... 91

Module 2.2 Network basics .....................................................106

Module 2.3 The Internet and WWW............................................112

Module 2.4 Electronic communication......................................... 125

Module 2.5 Safe Internet use....................................................141

Module 3.2 Formatting of pages and paragraphs.......................... 169

Module 3.3 Editing.................................................................. 182

Module 3.4 Adding graphics...................................................... 195

Module 3.5 Further formatting of pages and paragraphs............... 212

Module 3.6 Tables.................................................................. 232

Module 3.7 Columns, comments and protection and hyperlinks...... 254

Module 4.2 Calculations.......................................................... 287

Modle 4.3 Analysing data ........................................................ 298

Module 4.4 Charts...................................................................311

Module 5.2 Effective presentations......................................... 337

Module 6.2 Finding information................................................. 374

Module 6.3 Using and processing information............................. 358

Module 6.4 Presenting solutions and information........................ 363

Module 7.2 Practical problem solving......................................... 379

Module 7.3 Case studies......................................................... 387

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